Promethazine

Other Names: Phenergan, Promacot, Promethegan.

Commonly Prescribed For: Promethazine generally prescribed for relieving symptoms associated with allergic reactions, like allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic skin reactions, and other allergic reactions due to plasma products. Promethazine can also be used with other medications for treating anaphylaxis, and symptoms associated with common cold, such as sneezing and runny nose. It can be used for preventing nausea that might occur after surgery, when combined with other medications. It is commonly used with other medications.

How to Take it: Promethazine is available in the form of a tablet, a liquid to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken 1 to 4 times every day, before taking meals and at night to treat allergies. It is taken fro every 4 to 6 hours to relieve cold symptoms. The Promethazine as prescribed, around the same time daily.

How it Works: Promethazine belongs to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication works to block the action of some natural substance present in the body.

Some Side Effects: Common side effects include dry mouth, itching, drowsiness, stuffy nose, listlessness, abnormally happy mood, difficulty falling asleep, hyperactivity, nightmares, restlessness, dizziness, nervousness, ringing in the ears, vomiting, blurred or double vision, and nausea. Some serious side effects include sweating, difficulty breathing or swallowing, slowed breathing, hoarseness, fever, stiff muscles, hives, rash, decreased alertness, faintness, inflammation of the face, throat, hands, or lower legs, abnormal and uncontrollable movements, yellowing of the eyes, irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, confusions, abnormal neck position, unusual bleeding or bruising, tongue sticking out, and seizures.